Rebecca Miller

Education

• MPA, Public Administration, Ohio University, 2013
• BS, Human and Consumer Sciences, Ohio University, 1999

Research/Professional Interests

• Creating positive and reciprocally beneficial partnerships between students and community partners
• Commitment to education through service along the life span
• Deep investment in local community issues
• Advocacy for underserved populations with emphasis on child maltreatment
• Non-profit and community based organization engagement and management 

Publications

• Hartman, S.L., Stotts, J., Ottley, J.R., & Miller, R. (2016). School-Community Partnerships in Rural Settings: Facilitating Positive Outcomes for Young Children Who Experience Maltreatment.  Early Childhood Education Journal.  

Grants

• Victims of Crime Act (VOCA): $250,000, 2013-2016
• National Children’s Alliance: $27,000, 2013-2016
• Athens Foundation: $10,000, 2003-2013
• Jewelers for Children: $10,000, 2004

Awards and Honors

• Outstanding MPA Student Award, 2013
• Outstanding Alumni Nomination: College of Health & Human Services 25th  Anniversary 

University/Professional Service

• Instructor, Department of Social and Public Health, Family Studies: CFS 3920: Family Studies Field Placement, 75-hour practicum in human service organizations in the Athens community
• Founding member and chair of Athens HOPE: Halting Opioid through Prevention and Education
• Member, Ohio University Opioid Taskforce
• Member, CHSP Diversity & Inclusion Committee  
• Member, Hocking Prison Repurposing Committee  
• CHSP representative for the OHIO Center for Community Engagement advisory board
• Member, Civic Selection Committee for the Children’s Defense Fund Ohio
• Member, Individual Health & Wellness Committee, Athens County Foundation
• Trained in the Art of Hosting
• Member, Child Conservation League of Athens
• Chair, Grant Review Committee, Child Conservation League
• Graduate: Leadership Athens County